Holidays in Corfu

Corfu Greece is among the most beautiful and popular islands of the country. Due to its strong historical connection with Europe, this was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Located on the north western side of the country, Corfu island has a cosmopolitan feeling combined with a special traditional character. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kassiopi and Acharavi are nice tourist places on the northern side of the island, while the inland is dotted with lovely villages and many sightseeings. Apart from the wonderful beaches, the highlight of the island is the Old Town with the characteristic Venetian style. Holidays in Corfu can be combined with other Ionian islands, such as Paxi.

Travel guide to Corfu, Greece

One of the most cosmopolitan islands of Greece, Corfu is located on the northern side of the Ionian Sea. It charms visitors with the Venetian style, the lovely beaches and the relaxing feeling. Corfu Town charms visitors at first sight with the Venetian style that reminds very much of Italian towns, like Venice and Florence. Many beautiful beaches are found around the island, such as Paleokastritsa, Agios Gordis, Nissaki and others. Corfu holidays can be a great experience for families, couples or group of friends, as it has something special for everyone.

General information

Have a look on our travel guide about Corfu island and see all the useful information to plan your holidays. We have created lists with the most beautiful beaches, villages, museums and sights to visit. Also see our photos, 360 pictures, videos and maps to get a better understanding of the location.

Let us organize your holidays

Organize your holidays in Corfu using our travel services: see the hotels we suggest, book ferry tickets, make a car rental to explore the island, book a tour, arrange your transfer and check our island hopping packages. If you do not have time to get into all these details, ask us to organize your vacations.Greeka Ltd. is a company licensed by the GNTO (Greek National Tourism Organization), with the Licence Number: 0207E6100025560. Do not hesitate to contact us for an offer!

Accommodation

Corfu Greece gives countless options for accommodation. Corfu Town has a wide variety of luxury hotels, boutique apartments, and suites, often in restored old mansions. Many accommodations are also found in the coastal areas of the island. Villages close to the Town, like Gouvia, Dassia, Benitses, Perama and Ipsos, have many hotels and studios on the beach.

On the northern side of Corfu island, Acharavi, Roda, Sidari, Paleokastritsa, Agios Stefanos West and Agios Stefanos in Kassiopi have most hotels and studios. The southern side remains less developed. Very busy is the region of Kavos, which is particularly popular with younger visitors. Agios Gordis, Ermones, Glyfada and Agios Georgios South also have nice studios on the beach. Generally accommodation ranges from luxurious villas and spa resorts to traditional studios and guesthouses.

Things to see and do

The island of Corfu, in Greece, is one of the Greek islands of the Ionian Sea and it belongs to the Ionian islands group. A place with long history and rich tradition, Corfu island, also known as Kerkyra, has many wonderful sights. Many conquerors arrived on the island through centuries, including British and Italians, leaving an evident mark on the local culture. The first governor of modern Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, also originated from Corfu.

The Old Town is a gem for sightseeing, with the two Venetian fortresses, the interesting museums, Spianada Square and Liston Street, the wonderful paved street that is a copy of Rue de Rivoli in Paris. In a street beside Liston, there is the church of Agios Spyridon, protector of the island. Very interesting are also the Jewish quarters. On a hill above the town, there is the spot Kanoni with wonderful view to the small church of Vlacherna and the famous Mouse Island.

Apart from the sights in Town, very interesting places to visit during your Corfu holidays are also the Medieval Castles and monasteries in the inland, such as the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and Angelokastro. These villages are surrounded by verdant vegetation and wonderful beaches can be found all around the coast, lined up with beach hotels and restaurants. This guide of Corfu island offers all useful information about your trip there. Holidays in Corfu can be combined with visits to other Greek islands, including Kefalonia, Lefkada and Zakynthos.